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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,796 cc

T5 EEHMOT history

T5 EEH is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 16 Feb 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 121,947 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
121,947 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,708 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 EEH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Feb 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 EEH was last recorded at 121,947 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,942 miles · 27 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
7,708 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,947 miles
  • 2025 – 121,074 miles
  • 2024 – 119,329 miles
  • 2023 – 111,195 miles
  • 2022 – 105,056 miles
  • 2021 – 98,891 miles
  • 2020 – 93,404 miles
  • 2019 – 83,838 miles
  • 2018 – 77,541 miles
  • 2017 – 69,665 miles
  • 2016 – 60,148 miles
  • 2015 – 50,454 miles
  • 2014 – 40,899 miles
  • 2013 – 28,679 miles
  • 2012 – 14,193 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,947 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 31 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,947 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    121,947 miles
    Test number
    525290773596
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail121,942 miles (+868)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,942 miles
    Test number
    122593529923
    • MajorDirection indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass121,074 miles (+1,745)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    121,074 miles
    Test number
    940009508153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass119,329 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    119,329 miles
    Test number
    198996198884
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail119,329 miles (+8,134)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,329 miles
    Test number
    604458800285
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass111,195 miles (+6,139)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    111,195 miles
    Test number
    893668653367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass105,056 miles (+6,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    105,056 miles
    Test number
    184761222782
    • AdvisoryFront subfame has surface corrosion

  8. Pass98,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    98,891 miles
    Test number
    294072858632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail98,878 miles (+5,474)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,878 miles
    Test number
    233705750969
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass93,404 miles (+9,566)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    93,404 miles
    Test number
    258617014851
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass83,838 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    83,838 miles
    Test number
    222831729608
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  12. Fail83,838 miles (+6,297)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,838 miles
    Test number
    199875850851
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass77,541 miles (+7,876)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    77,541 miles
    Test number
    654235484588
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass69,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    69,665 miles
    Test number
    766825766094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail69,665 miles (+9,517)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,665 miles
    Test number
    975486549829
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass60,148 miles (+9,694)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    60,148 miles
    Test number
    130303863784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,454 miles (+9,555)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    50,454 miles
    Test number
    887617575042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,899 miles (+12,220)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    40,899 miles
    Test number
    206148584071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,679 miles (+14,486)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    28,679 miles
    Test number
    177533293077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    14,193 miles
    Test number
    186751192008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 EEH

Does T5 EEH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 EEH is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 EEH?
The MOT on T5 EEH is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 EEH done?
T5 EEH was recorded at 121,947 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 7,708 miles a year.
Has T5 EEH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 EEH has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 EEH ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T5 EEH find?
T5 EEH passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: front sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel, and 3 more.

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